open ocean

noun

: an area of ocean that is far from land

fish caught in the open ocean

Examples of open ocean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Such direct observations can be detailed, but they are often limited to near-coastal regions and unevenly distributed, while many of the most important stages of hurricane development occur over the open ocean where direct observations are sparse. — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

If the United States moves ahead with mining in open ocean areas, countries that have signed on to international laws restricting extraction, including China, India, and Russia, will likely cry foul. — Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

Due to El Nino, forecasters said the eastern Pacific storms formed farther west and tracked more westward, remaining over the open ocean throughout their cycle. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Bab el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea to the open ocean and, from there, to Saudi Arabia’s biggest oil customers in Asia. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for open ocean

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